Car Full Test

Welcome to the 'Car Practice Test'

This practice test will select 46 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 60 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.

Each question approximates the style and type used by the DMV for your real test.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
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Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

500 feet.

200 feet.

100 feet.

Sharing the Road

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will flash a light at you.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

200 feet.

400 feet.

1 mile.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To avoid collisions.

Because you are angry or upset.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

10.

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 480.

CVC 15620.

CVC 597.7.

11.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

12.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Keep as close as possible to them.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At night.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At all times.

15.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

16.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

24 hours.

4 hours.

1 hour.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver may proceed.

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver must stop.

18.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

19.

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Annually

Both options are correct.

Biennially

20.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

21.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

22.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

23.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

24.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

25.

Vehicle Positioning

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Both options are correct.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

27.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

28.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

The same as

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

29.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

31.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

An emergency vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

32.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

In an emergency.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

Both options are correct.

33.

Occupant Protection

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

24 inches

5 inches

34.

Sharing the Road

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

35.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 24 inches

36.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Neither option is correct.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

25 mph

35 mph

15 mph

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

40.

Turns

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

42.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A low-speed vehicle.

43.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

44.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

45.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Fields filled with animals.

Older drivers.

Truck drivers.

Disabled people.

46.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

21 days.

30 days.

7 days.

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